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If ‘+’ means ‘× ‘, ‘−‘ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, then what is the value of the following expression?

19 + 72 – 3 × 56 ÷ 65 =?

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SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

465

Given Equation: 19 + 72 – 3 × 56 ÷ 65 =?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

Symbols÷+×-
Meaning+×-÷

Now replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:

⇒ 19 × 72 ÷ 3 - 56 + 65 =?

19 × 24-  56 +  65 =?

456  -  56 + 65 =?  

521 - 56 = 465

Hence, the correct option is "Option 1".

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